Parts of an Essay 1
What is the first paragraph in an essay?
Introduction
What does each paragraph start with?
An topic sentence
What is the purpose of quotes?
To show the words used are not mine
This type of word brings two simple sentences together.
coordinating conjunction (and,but,or)
In an argumentative essay why are you writing it?
To prove your argument/opinion
What is the last paragraph in an essay called?
Conclusion
What does each body paragraph end with?
Transitional sentence
What needs to be at the end of each quote? (besides the quotation marks) think in college *Info Essay
citation
Besides spelling and punctuation, what else needs to be clear and polished before you finish your essay?
GRAMMAR
In an informtional essay why are we writing it?
To inform the reader on the topic of choice
What are the middle paragraphs in an essay called?
Body paragraphs
What 3 elements are required to be in each body paragraph?
context, quote, and analysis
Where is the thesis statement in the introduction paragraph?
This punctuation mark also qualifies as joining two simple sentences together.
semicolon ;
What is a theisis?
One sentence that talks about the whole essay. Your answer to the prompt and your reasons.
How many sentences typically does an introduction paragraph have?
trick question as many sentences needed to form a solid foundation for the essay
How many sentences should be in an analysis?
2-3
What appears before a quote?
context of the text
Where do you place the end mark in a direct quote?
Outside of the quotation mark
True or False most essays are five paragraphs long?
False essays are as long as they need to be to make a coherent point or accurately inform the reader
What does an introduction paragraph have that a conclusion paragraph also has?
thesis statement
What do you do in the conclusion paragraph?
Restate thesis and each topic sentence
What needs to be inserted before the quote within the same sentence?
introductory phrase
Sentence variation
What is the most important thing for your essay to be?
to be coherent i.e. to have your essay be clear and accurately answer the prompt/prove your point